While having a slightly chubby dog to cuddle may seem cute, it's important to know that obesity in dogs is on the rise and can impact their health and lifespan. In this blog, our vets from Ankeny discuss the problem associated with overweight dogs and provide tips for dog owners to keep their pets healthy.
Like people, cats can catch colds and develop some of the same symptoms including a runny nose and sneezing. Today, our Ankeny vets discuss cat colds including how our kitties can catch them and when you should take your feline friend to see the vet.
Dogs can get infected by whipworms, which are intestinal parasites that feed on their blood and cause discomfort and other unpleasant symptoms. Our reliable vets located on Ankeny offer helpful information about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of whipworm in dogs.
It's not uncommon for dogs to have bad breath, but it could be indicative of underlying health problems. Our veterinarians at Ankeny are here to shed light on the possible causes of your dog's bad breath and offer helpful tips on how to treat and prevent it.
It is well known that chocolate is toxic to dogs but is it the same for cats? Our Ankeny vets are here to tell you about the harm that you can do by feeding your cat chocolate and how to keep your cat safe.
There are a number of diseases that your puppy can contract if not properly vaccinated. Our Ankeny vets are here to tell you the puppy vaccine schedule that we recommend to protect your new fur baby.
Understanding why your dog needs blood tests and actually understanding the results can be challenging for even the most experienced dog owners. Our Ankeny vets are here to explain what you can learn from them.
Being able to tell how old a kitten is is important because their needs change on a weekly basis. Our Ankeny vets are here to explain how to tell how old a kitten is in 4 easy steps.
If your dog has been diagnosed with kidney disease then you need to make sure they are on the right diet while they undergo treatment. Our Ankeny vets explain the importance and what you can feed them.
Many people choose to raise their cats from the time they are kittens, and sometimes we come across newborn kittens who need help. Our Ankeny vets are here to talk about how to take care of a newborn kitten.
Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital is accepting new patients! Our Ankeny vets take the time to get to know our clients and treat every pet as if it were our own. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.